All Discussions Tagged 'Bedazzled' - Atheist Nexus2017-08-18T04:50:01Zhttp://atheistnexus.org/group/sciencefictionfantasyatheists/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Bedazzled&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGreat Lesser-Known Genre Moviestag:atheistnexus.org,2009-04-06:2182797:Topic:2726672009-04-06T05:21:28.607ZStephen Goldinhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/StephenGoldin
<b>BEDAZZLED</b><br />
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No, I'm <i>not</i> talking about the 2000 remake starring Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley. That was OK, but nothing to write home about. It's bland at best. If you've seen that version, do <i>not</i> fool yourself into thinking you've seen <i>Bedazzled.</i><br />
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I'm talking about the 1967 original, directed by Stanley Donen and starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. This is a modern (well, 1967 modern) retelling of the Faust legend. Not only can you get serious cuts from the…
<b>BEDAZZLED</b><br />
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No, I'm <i>not</i> talking about the 2000 remake starring Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley. That was OK, but nothing to write home about. It's bland at best. If you've seen that version, do <i>not</i> fool yourself into thinking you've seen <i>Bedazzled.</i><br />
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I'm talking about the 1967 original, directed by Stanley Donen and starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. This is a modern (well, 1967 modern) retelling of the Faust legend. Not only can you get serious cuts from the razor wit, it's a viciously wicked satire of religion where God ends up as the villain. This is a brilliant film, a must-see for any fantasy-loving atheist with a sense of humor.<br />
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Sample: Peter Cook, as the Devil, has the 7 Deadly Sins working as his servants. Their service, as you might expect, leaves something to be desired. Cook complains, "What terrible Sins I have working for me. Must be the wages."